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Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (3 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the assessment and...

Written Answers — Road Improvement Schemes: Road Improvement Schemes (3 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 722 and 725 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities...

Written Answers — Aer Lingus Share Capital: Aer Lingus Share Capital (3 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: This question relates to the proposed offer by Ryanair for the entire share capital of Aer Lingus. As the State is a shareholder in Aer Lingus, I am constrained by the Irish takeover Panel Rules and other requirements in what I can say in relation to the proposed takeover. However, in considering the formal offer, when it is made, the Government will take account of four factors: 1.The views...

Written Answers — Road Improvement Schemes: Road Improvement Schemes (3 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 730 and 731 together. The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Since 1997, over €6.8 billion has been provided by the Exchequer to local authorities for works on regional and local roads. These funds were in addition to...

Written Answers — Tourism Employment: Tourism Employment (3 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I am in regular contact with stakeholders in the tourism sector and am very conscious of the issues affecting tourism businesses. Last year's Jobs Initiative and the Government's Action Plan for Jobs 2012 recognised the vital contribution of tourism to employment, economic activity and foreign revenue earnings. The VAT reduction on a range of tourism services from 13.5% to 9% enhances the...

Written Answers — Road Signage: Road Signage (3 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme. The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects, including the provision of signage, is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Noting...

Written Answers — Driving Licences: Driving Licences (3 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 738 and 739 together. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the introduction of the new format driving licence, and there has been some discussion between my Department, members of the medical profession and representatives of the RSA, about issues related to organ donation. There is general agreement about the importance of encouraging organ...

Written Answers — Road Maintenance: Road Maintenance (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads, in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. The initial selection and prioritisation of works to be funded...

Written Answers — Departmental Agencies: Departmental Agencies (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The provision of the material requested is a matter for direct response by the State agencies under the aegis of my Department. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to them for attention. If the Deputy does not receive a reply within ten working days, please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Prompt Payments: Prompt Payments (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Information relation to the time lapse between the receipt and payment of invoices in respect of both the Department and its non-commercial agencies.is published every quarter on the Department's website, http://www.dttas.ie/viewitem.asp?id=12153&lang=ENG&loc=1512.

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: I welcome the recently published ITIC report on "Capitalising on Dublin's Potential" as a tourist destination and was glad to see that it involved wide consultation across the industry, local authorities and the State Agencies. The report makes a number of recommendations which will need further consideration by the Department and the State Agencies. In relation to the specific...

Written Answers — Heritage Centres: Heritage Centres (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department and the State tourism agencies have no role in the operation of the specific centre referred to in the Deputy's question ie The Valentia Heritage Centre. Therefore I am not in a position to advise about matters relating to the ownership of the centre.

Written Answers — National Aquatic Centre: National Aquatic Centre (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has received a copy of the report of the Public Accounts Committee and its contents have been noted. The report does not make any specific recommendations in relation to my Department.

Written Answers — Road Network: Road Network (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: Applications are sought from local authorities for funding of regional and local roads under two grant categories, the Specific Improvement Grants Scheme and the Low Cost Safety Improvements Scheme. The funding sought by Wicklow County Council under these two grant categories in 2012 and the allocation provided is outlined in the following tables. Applications are sought from local...

Written Answers — Departmental Staff: Departmental Staff (4 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The information requested by the Deputy is being compiled and will be forwarded shortly.

Written Answers — Air Services: Air Services (5 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: In an announcement to the Irish Stock Exchange on 19th June, the board of Ryanair announced its intention to make an all cash offer for 100% of the share capital of Aer Lingus. Under the Takeover Rules, Ryanair must issue its formal offer document to Aer Lingus shareholders by 17th July setting out in detail the terms of its offer. As the Government is a minority shareholder in Aer Lingus,...

Written Answers — Tourism Promotion: Tourism Promotion (5 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The matter raised is an operational one for Tourism Ireland Limited as the body responsible for promoting the island of Ireland as a visitor destination overseas. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Tourism Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Written Answers — Road Improvement Schemes: Road Improvement Schemes (5 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The improvement and maintenance of regional and local roads in its area, is a statutory function of each road authority in accordance with the provisions of section 13 of the Roads Act, 1993. Works on such roads are a matter for the relevant local authority to be funded from its own resources supplemented by State road grants. It is open to Kerry County Council to prioritise this project...

Written Answers — Marine Safety: Marine Safety (10 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The safety of passenger ships and boats is a key objective for my Department. As we saw earlier this year with the capsizing of the "M/V Costa Concordia" with the tragic loss of thirty lives this is a critical area in ensuring safety. In Ireland we have a number of categories of passenger tour boats. Passenger tour boats carrying more than 12 passengers are referred to as passenger ships...

Written Answers — Professional Qualifications: Professional Qualifications (10 Jul 2012)

Leo Varadkar: The subject matter of this question, which is the operation of the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) regime is a matter for the Road Safety Authority (RSA). As Minister I have no involvement in individual cases and cannot comment on them. I have referred the question to the RSA for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within...